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National Irrigation Authority, Lenana Road, P. O. Box 30372, Nairobi (2026)

28/09/2026

The National Irrigation Authority (NIA), in conjunction with the State Department for Irrigation, is participating in this year’s Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Nairobi International Trade Fair taking place from 28th September to 4th October 2026 at Jamhuri Park Showground under the theme “Promoting Climate Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiatives for Sustainable Economic Growth.”

The Authority is showcasing various interventions in irrigation management and development in line with its mandate to develop, manage and regulate sustainable irrigation infrastructure for enhanced food security and agricultural productivity.

The Authority is presenting climate-smart irrigation solutions that enhance production per acre while deepening farmer involvement, alongside agro-processing technologies that promote efficiency in water utilisation.

It is also highlighting trade initiatives focused on rice production, mechanisation and employment creation, as well as research efforts that ensure irrigation remains sustainable through soil testing, water quality analysis and measurement of greenhouse gas emissions. Join us at the NIA stand to learn more on irrigation.

24/09/2026

Today, the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) Management team led by the Ag. Director Irrigation Development Services, Eng. Loise Kahiga and Ag. Director, Irrigation Management Services, Eng. Jairus Serede and other officers visited the Western Kenya Irrigation Schemes in Kisumu County for an engagement with Irrigation Water Users Association (IWUA) leadership, farmers representatives and National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs) on the progress of the schemes and preparedness for the upcoming elnino rains.

The engagement followed a courtesy call to the County Commissioner, Kisumu, Mr.Mohammed R. Mwabudzo where the team updated him on the cropping status of Western Kenya schemes and measures the Authority is putting in place to manage the expected heavy rains given the region's vulnerability to flooding and the rising levels of Lake Victoria and the Nyando River.

Western Kenya irrigation schemes have put approximately 16,000 acres under irrigation. While farmers have largely optimised crop production, there is significant potential to unlock greater economic value through agro-processing and value addition.

The County Commissioner called upon NIA to collaborate with the Lake Basin Development Authority, National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority and other stakeholders on flood mitigation interventions, including the clearing and maintenance of canals and d***s to ensure safety of the local community is guaranteed.

The Authority further emphasised the need to protect irrigation infrastructure. It was agreed that vandalism will not be tolerated and appropriate action will be taken to those responsible in accordance with the Irrigation Act, 2019 and the Irrigation Regulations, 2021.

The team inspected the progress of Hungarian funded Ahero Irrigation Scheme Upgrading project where solar panels have already been installed, engaged with the beneficiaries of Kobong'o Irrigation Project updating them on the status and project timelines. The team highlighted the importance of strengthening Irrigation Water Users Associations to enhance community ownership and project uptake and sustainability.

Kobong'o farmers requested NIA to fast-track completion of the project - 60% complete and ongoing- enhance capacity building and exchange program with other projects growing high value crops.

NIA remains committed to working closely with farmers and stakeholders to strengthen irrigation infrastructure, enhance climate resilience, expand agricultural productivity and promote value addition for greater economic benefits to farming communities.

23/09/2026

Today, the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) Management team led by the Ag. Director Irrigation Development Services, Eng. Loise Kahiga and Ag. Director, Irrigation Management Services, Eng. Jairus Serede and other officers visited the Sindo Irrigation Project in Suba South Constituency, Homa Bay County to inspect the progress of works and conduct a stakeholder engagement with local leaders, Irrigation Water Users Association (IWUA) leadership, farmers representatives and National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs). The physical works progress is 20% complete and works are ongoing.

The engagement highlighted the importance of community ownership and participation in ensuring the 3,237-acre project’s long-term sustainability. Farmers were encouraged to look beyond production and embrace agribusiness and agro-processing to add value to their produce, increase household income and unlock greater economic opportunities within the region.

The Authority also called upon the farmers to prepare to undertake operation and maintenance of irrigation infrastructure after completion and to protect it from vandalism, which is punishable under the Irrigation Act, 2019 and the Irrigation Regulations, 2021.

Farmers requested for capacity building in technical, agricultural and agribusiness skills, as well as sustained collaboration among NIA, farmers and other stakeholders. The engagement also highlighted the need to strengthen the Irrigation Water Users Association (IWUA) to enhance farmer organisation, participation and scheme governance post construction.

Being implemented in phases, Suba clusters (Sindo,Rangwena, Olambwe, Nyagitha and Konyango irrigation projects) is expected to increase agricultural production by putting 13,285 acres under irrigation in Homabay and Migori counties, improve livelihoods and stimulate economic growth in the region.

The team later inspected the progress of Seka Springs water project where they called upon the contractor to ensure its timely implementation.

NIA remains committed to working with the community and stakeholders to ensure the project delivers lasting benefits, boosting the country's food basket in line with the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda.

22/09/2026

Today, the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) Management team led by the Ag. Director Irrigation Development Services, Eng. Loise Kahiga and Ag. Director, Irrigation Management Services, Eng. Jairus Serede and other officers visited the Lower Kuja Irrigation Development Project for an engagement session with local leaders, Irrigation Water Users Association (IWUA) leadership, Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC), farmers representatives and National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs) on the progress, challenges and opportunities for unlocking the project’s full potential.

The discussions centred on transforming Lower Kuja Irrigation Development Project into a productive and commercially viable agricultural hub. A key priority is for farmers to increase productivity to support more than two cropping seasons annually, creating the consistency and scale needed to attract private investment.

The Authority emphasized the need to embrace agribusiness and agro-processing so that farmers can derive greater value from their produce. This includes promoting rice alongside sugarcane and high-value horticultural crops such as tomatoes, as well as advancing contract farming and crop rotation to maximise land and water productivity.

Farmers on their part highlighted the positive impact of capacity building for rice production and the fertiliser subsidy authorized by the President, which have contributed to increasing production from 2.4tonnes to 3.2tonnes per acre in the last cropping season. The IWUA chairman also attributed the improved livelihoods and growth of the Nyakweri center to the rice farming activities.

The meeting also addressed the need to fast-track completion of the remaining project components as designed, mechanization of the cropping activities and full operationalization of the scheme through close collaboration with the IWUA, County Government of Migori and other key stakeholders.

The meeting resolved to prioritize implementation of the recently contracted blocks ( Block 1.1, 1.2 , 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3) as well as fastrack compensation of the identified Project Affected Persons (PAPs).
It was further agreed to continue mobilizing resources from National Government, County Government of Migori and donors to finalize BC1 and all the other blocks including Block 2, 5, 6, 7 and 8. Support infrastructure like d***s, access roads and CSR activities were also discussed and agreed to be done once funds are available.

NIA remains committed to working with farmers, local leaders, the IWUA, the County Government of Migori and other stakeholders to build a productive and sustainable Lower Kuja, strengthening food production, creating opportunities for agro-processing and investment, raising farm incomes and contributing to the region's emergence as a major rice and agricultural production hub.

21/09/2026

Today, the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Charles Muasya, MBS together with his Management team hosted the Migori County Governor H.E. Dr. Ochilo Ayacko who was accompanied by Nyatike MP Hon. Tom Ondege and officials from the County Government.

The discussions focused on advancing the implementation and sustainability of Lower Kuja Irrigation Development Project, with particular attention to the project design, compensation of Project Affected Persons (PAPs), mechanization and market access for agricultural produce.

The meeting also explored measures to accelerate completion of the project and unlock its full irrigation potential of 19,000 acres and further expand to 55,000 acres with the development of Gogo Dam.

The team agreed to strengthen collaboration to ensure that Lower Kuja Irrigation Project realizes its full potential and contributes to the success and long-term sustainability of the Migori County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP), by providing a reliable foundation for increased agricultural production and agro-industrial development.

Flooding in the Lower Kuja area was also discussed, with both parties exploring ways to collaborate and fast-track completion of the d***s as part of measures to mitigate the impact of anticipated heavy rains.

NIA and the County Government of Migori reaffirmed their commitment to working together to unlock the region’s agricultural potential, strengthen rice production, create employment and improve livelihoods in line with the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda.

18/09/2026

The Chief Executive Officer alongside senior management, today hosted the newly elected leaders of the Perkerra Irrigation Water Users Association (IWUA) and Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) for a consultative meeting at the Authority’s Head Office in Irrigation House, Nairobi.

Following the successful conclusion of their elections on August 28, 2026, the elected leaders transitioned immediately from the polling station into strategic planning to hit the ground running.

This key engagement laid a solid operational foundation for the team, centering on Kenya’s legal and policy frameworks for sustainable irrigation management.

Deliberations focused heavily on optimizing Operations and Maintenance (O&M) through structured fee collection systems and collaborative oversight.

Together, NIA management and the farmers leadership explored practical strategies to upgrade scheme infrastructure, ensuring protection of the schemes assets and fair, equitable water distribution to all farmers.

Emphasizing a fresh era of transparent governance, the leaders pledged to drive a proactive, accountable approach to irrigation service delivery.

The CEO and his management team reaffirmed their full commitment to supporting the new leadership in boosting crop productivity across Perkerra Irrigation Scheme, advancing national food security under the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).

14/09/2026

Today, the NIA Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Charles Muasya, MBS, alongside other senior managers hosted the Agricultural Finance Corporation led by the Board Chairman, Eng. John M. Mruttu and the Managing Director, George Kubai for a consultative meeting with Bura Irrigation Scheme farmers representatives.

Recognizing the crucial role access to credit plays in sustaining agricultural production, the discussion focused on resolving outstanding loan default challenges and developing a fair, workable repayment formula tailored to the Bura farmers' current economic realities.

Beyond addressing past arrears, the meeting laid the groundwork for the reintroduction of loan facilities under restructured, transparent terms designed to rebuild financial trust and restore farm liquidity in Bura.

To ensure these solutions are effectively implemented, a joint committee comprising representatives from both institutions and the farmers was officially appointed to work on the operational framework, bridging the gap between credit institution and producers to secure the long-term prosperity of the Bura Irrigation Scheme.

07/09/2026

Today, the team that participated in the just concluded 2026 Mombasa International Show, led by the Ag.Director of Irrigation Management Services, Eng. Jairus Serede, made a presentation to the CEO, Eng. Charles Muasya, MBS, highlighting NIA’s participation and achievements at the show.

Thereafter, the team presented a trophy to the CEO awarded to the Authority as the Best Agro-Processing Stand.

The Authority partnered with Tana River Sugar Company Limited and Tulma Global, who showcased their production activities,which contributed highly to NIA’s win.

NIA continues to showcase the impact of irrigation while promoting climate-smart agriculture, value addition, partnerships and food security.

03/09/2026

On day two, which marked the official opening of the Mombasa International Show, the Authority, led by the Ag. Director of Irrigation Management Services, Eng. Jairus Serede on behalf of the CEO, hosted the day's Chief Guest Hon. Sen. Mutahi Kagwe, EGH, Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, at our stand. He was accompanied by Hon. David Ernest Silinde, Tanzania's Deputy Minister for Agriculture.

The CS was taken through the various irrigation activities showcased at the stand to promote climate smart agriculture and trade initiatives for sustainable economic growth. He also interacted with our partners, staff and farmers.

Later, in his speech during the official opening ceremony, Hon. Sen. Kagwe urged Kenyans to pursue evidence based agriculture as they advance the 'From Farm to Port' agenda, this enhancing grain quality production and food security.

He concluded by presenting a trophy to the Authority for emerging No. 1 as the Best Agro-Processing Stand. NIA continues to showcase the impact of our various irrigation projects across the country.

03/09/2026

Today H.E. Hon. William Samoei Ruto, PhD., CGH. President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-In-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces commissioned Rombo Clusters (Kisioki) Irrigation Development Project in Rombo Ward, Kajiado South Constituency, Kajiado County.

He was received by the Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, Eng. Eric Mugaa, Principal Secretary State Department for Irrigation, CPA Ephantus Kimotho CBS, the Authority’s Chairman of the Board, Eng. Gilbert Maluki, the Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Charles Muasya, MBS, NIA Board members, Management, local leaders and other senior government officials.

The project, drawing water from permanent springs including the Oljoro springs will irrigate a total of 5,500 acres across the Kisioki, Matepes, Esosioni and Oltepesi irrigation schemes.

With an estimated gross income of KES 1 billion from high-value horticultural crops, staple food crops, fruit trees, and livestock production, the project is set to create 6,000 direct jobs and 30,000 indirect jobs, significantly boosting local employment and food security.

The financial and economic analysis confirms the project's viability, with a payback period of less than one year. Phase 2 will put an additional 5,000 acres under irrigation, reinforcing the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.

Key infrastructure includes extensive intake works, auxiliary structures and over 19.8 km of lined main and branch canals ensuring efficient water delivery.

Works on the Kisioki and Oltepesi schemes are 100% complete, with Esosioni at 99.5% and Matepes at 95%, targeting full completion by October 2026. Next steps include strengthening the capacity of the Irrigation Water Users Association (IWUA), providing quality input support, enhancing post-harvest handling facilities and rolling out Phase 2 to maximize the project’s economic impact.

This project underscores Kenya’s commitment to sustainable agriculture, wealth creation and food security as espoused in the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).

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